The MLS Week 23 fixture between Los Angeles FC and FC Dallas kicks off on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Scheduled for 3:30 AM UK / 10:30 PM ET, this Western Conference showdown features two clubs in contrasting form—LAFC chasing playoff momentum, while Dallas fights to stay afloat in the standings.
Team Form & Standings
Los Angeles FC
Position: 6th in Western Conference (29 points from 18 matches)
Last 5 Matches: W–L–D–D–W
Home Record: 4W–1D–1L in last 6 home games
Goals Scored: 33 Goals Conceded: 24
LAFC bounced back from a Club World Cup disappointment with a commanding 3–0 win over Colorado Rapids, ending a four-match winless streak. Coach Steve Cherundolo has leaned on Denis Bouanga and Igor Jesus to reignite the attack, while Hugo Lloris anchors one of the stingiest home defenses in MLS.
FC Dallas
Position: 13th in Western Conference (21 points from 20 matches)
Last 5 Matches: L–L–L–L–D
Away Record: 1W–2D–2L in last 5 road games
Goals Scored: 27 Goals Conceded: 37
Dallas is in freefall, losing three straight matches to San Jose, San Diego, and Minnesota while conceding 9 goals in that span. Coach Eric Quill faces mounting pressure as injuries pile up and defensive lapses continue. Their playoff hopes hinge on a turnaround, starting with this tough road test.
Predicted Lineups & Key Players
LAFC (Coach: Steve Cherundolo)
Predicted XI: Lloris; Hollingshead, Segura, Long, Palencia; Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman; Bouanga, Ordaz, Dilrosun
Key Absences: Maxime Chanot (head injury), Lorenzo Dellavalle (fitness)
Player to Watch: Denis Bouanga – 10 goals, 4 assists; explosive winger with game-changing ability
FC Dallas (Coach: Eric Quill)
Predicted XI: Paes; Moore, Farfan, Ibeagha, Abubakar, Delgado; Lletget, Acosta, Kaick; Farrington, Musa
Key Absences: Geovane Jesus, Enzo Newman, Bernard Kamungo, Nolan Norris, Paxton Pomykal (all injured)
Player to Watch: Petar Musa – 5 goals, 4 assists; Dallas’s most consistent attacking threat
Tactical Matchup & Betting Trends
LAFC Strengths: Home dominance, defensive structure, Bouanga’s pace
Dallas Weaknesses: Defensive instability, injury crisis, poor road form
Betting Tip: LAFC has won 4 of their last 5 home matches, while Dallas has lost 3 straight and conceded 2+ goals in each. Expect LAFC to control possession and exploit Dallas’s defensive gaps.
Match Details
Fixture: Los Angeles FC vs FC Dallas
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM ET / 3:30 AM UK
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles FC – 265 Draw + 390 FC Dallas + 550
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025
